Device for terracing graves



May 3, 1938; E, c; MCINTQSH 2,115,868

DEVICE FOR TERRACING GRAVES Filed Nov. 6, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet lAmman/bee,- I 5 A PL 0 MC/NTOSH,

May 3, 1938.

DEVICE FOR TERRACING GRAVES Filed Nov. 6, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 EAEL GMC/NT'OSH, 32A

E. c. MCINTOSH 2,115,868

Patented May 3, 1938 UNITED isrr 'nriss ;-fegr-sN- r or ies 2 Claims.

This invention relates generally to a device for terracing' graves, andparticularly to* a knocked-down'irame or curbingwhich mayfbeassembled-together in orderto simulate astone curb.

The object of the invention, generally'stated, is to provide a deviceconstructed and arranged to be assembled together so'as'to' form aterrace of the size 'corresponding with any particular grave.

A further object of the inventionisto provide a grave terracing' deviceof the character men- 'tioned wherein the respective sections are formedscans to simulate cut' stone.

"A more specific object of the invention is 'to provide agrave'terracing device of the character referred to wherein various'stone-likesections or short uniform length may be connected together to form aterrace of the desiredsize simulating stone. 7

Other objectswill become apparent toi those skilled in the art when thefollowing description is read in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, 'in which: i Figure 1 is a perspective viewof the graveterrace-in connection with which a device 'of the present invention isemployed.

- Figure 2 is a-perspective view of -one ofthe side or end sections -ofthe device shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a similar view of a corner post.

Figure 4 is a'fragmentary View illustrati-ng'the corner construction ofthe terracing device.

Figure 5 is adetail view' illustrating one'form -of-device'-forconnectingthe respective sections together.

Figure 6 is asectional view taken along lin 6--5 :of Figure 5.

. Figure 7 is a view in side elevationshowing another embodiment of thepresent-invention.

Figure 8 is asectional view. takenalong-line 88- of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a-perspective-wiewcorresponding to Figure 1 but showinganother embodiment' of the device.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the longitudinal member employedin the embodiment of Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a perspective View showing the end and corner member of theembodiment of Figure 9.

Figure 12 is a detail View showing the manner of connecting the side andend members of the embodiment shown in Figure 9.

In accordance with the present invention, genassembled together withcorner posts 2, as shown erally stated, a series of metal sections whichmay conveniently be formed of sheet'metal and iOf L-section may beformed'in relatively short lengths and enameled so as to simulate piecesof cutstone. These enameled sections, being of s 5 shortlength; may beassembled together in the desired number to form a terracingdevice ofany required size. By thus forming the terrac-ing device or curbing ofrelatively short sections of uniform length, it is apparent that greatflexi- 10 bility in'size is obtainable, while atthesame time the beautyof the device is accentuated.

Such enameled section may be of any desired color, such as to simulatemarble, red granite,

White stone, etc., and may be connected together -15 on the interiorthereof where the connecting device will not be visible so as to givethe effect of adjacent or abutting sections of stone. Moreovergtherespective sections may be'treated as by 'enamelingwith a slightlydifferent color for 2 a short distance near the ends thereof or may beinterposed with a separate narrow piece of slightly contrasting color soas to simulate mortar between the adjacent sections. It will. beunderstood, of course, that thesections may be madein plain colors sothat the stone-like sections are in abutting endwise relation. Suitablemeans may be provided for anchoring the terracing device formed of'thesections referred to to the earth and this may be accomplished 3 as thesections I so that these parts may be conveniently nested together fortransportation and handling.

Suitable means may be provided for connecting the respective sectionstogether. One embodiment of such means is illustrated particularly inFigures 5 and 6. As shown in Figure 2, the respective ends of section Imay be provided with back turned flanges 5 in the formation of which itwill be understood that the exposed ends of the sections I will becomeslightly rounded so as to present an appearance simulating stone. Ifdesired, however, the ends may be left sharp or angular, but in theembodiment illustrated it is convenient to round the ends as the flanges5 are formed. As shown in the drawings, a similar flange 6 is formedupon the horizontal surface of section I, it being understood that theflanges are formed on the interior of the section so as to be concealedfrom view when the device is in use.

As shown particularly in Figures 5 and 6, a slide 1 may be provided andmay be slipped over flanges 5 of adjacent sections I so as to hold thesame together. A similar slide 8 is provided for corresponding flanges6. In order to securely anchor the slide 1 in position, a slot 9 may beformed in the flanges 5 of the respective sections and arranged tocooperate with a tongue l0, formed upon slide 1. It will be understoodthat the tongue Ill is upset so that the slide may be moved freely overthe flanges but when in position with slot 5 may be driven down into theslot as shown in Figure 6, so as to securely hold the slide in position.

Another embodiment of the connecting device is illustrated in Figures Iand 8 where flanges similar to flanges 5 may be formed upon therespective sections I. In accordance with this embodiment, theconnecting device which may be in the form of a slide l2 may have aportion l3 arranged to extend between the adjacent ends of sections land there be exposed on the exterior. By enameling this exposed surface13 so as to slightly contrast with the color of sections l a mortarjoint may be simulated and hence the appearance of the arrangementsomewhat accentuated.

Referring now particularly to Figures 9 to 12 inclusive, anotherembodiment is shown in which the number of parts comprising the deviceis substantially reduced. In the case of this embodiment the device iscomposed of only four parts: namely, a pair of longitudinally extendingor side members 2!! and a pair of short side or end members 2|. As shownin Figures 9 and 11 the end members include also corner members 21. Aswas the case with the previous embodiment, however, the corner members21 extend out for a substantial distance beyond the actual vertexthereof, so as to provide ample space for conveniently connecting thesame to the adjacent members as by means of nuts and bolts 22 whichextend through and connect cooperating flanges 23 and 24 locatedrespectively on the corner members and the side members as shown.

The side and end members as shown in Figures 9, 10, 11 are, as was thecase with the previous embodiment, formed of sheet metal, such as sheetsteel, which is suitably enameled to simulate cut stone. The parts, asshown in Figures 9, and 11 are, however, additionally provided with apair of reenforcing flanges 25 and 26 extending longitudinally thereof,and at right angles to the respective main flanges of the angle section.These flanges 25 and 26 constitute reenforcing means whereby bulging ofthe relatively long members, shown in this embodiment, is substantiallyprevented and additionally provide anchors for preventing displacementof the device both vertically and horizontally when filled with earth.

From the foregoing description it is apparent that the present inventionaccomplishes its objects and that a grave terracing device is pro videdwhich is convenient to assemble and flexible so that it may be made ofany desired size, while the respective sections are so formed as tosimulate stone, and being of the same dimensions may be convenientlyhandled. It will be understood, of course, that various modifications inthe details hereinbefore set forth may be made without departing fromthe spirit of this invention. It is to be distinctly understood,therefore,

that the foregoing disclosure is to be interpreted as illustrative onlyand not in a limiting sense. Such modifications and the use of suchindividual features and sub-combinations of features, as do not departfrom the spirit of this invention, are,

although not specifically described herein, contemplated by and withinthe scope of the appended claims.

Having described the claimed is: I

1. A device of the kind described comprising, sheet metal side membersof doubly flanged angle section enameled to simulate stone, separatesheet metal end members of doubly flanged angle section enameled tosimulate stone, one of the flanges on said members extendinglongitudinally along the lower edge thereof to stiffen the same and forma supporting foot and anchor to be covered by earth, and means withinthe angle for securing said end and side members together.

2. A device of the kind described comprising, sheet metal side membersof angle section provided with a reenforcing flange extending lengthwisethereof, separate sheet metal end members of angle section provided witha reenforcing flange extending lengthwise thereof, said reenforcingflange on said members extending longitudinally along the lower edgethereof to stiffen the same and form a supporting foot and anchorinvention, what is to be covered by earth, said end members be-

